🍁Veganuary has Officially Expanded into Canada
Veganuary, one of the world’s biggest vegan campaigns, is a global movement with the goal of inspiring thousands of Canadians to embrace a compassionate, plant-based lifestyle this January, and VegTO is one of several veg advocacy organizations partnering with Veganuary and helping to spread the word! By signing up, participants gain access to free resources, including meal plans, nutrition tips, and even a celebrity cookbook featuring over 25 delicious vegan recipes.
Vegan for Animals, Health and the Planet 🌎
Besides being a more compassionate choice for our furry friends, going vegan has many other benefits:
- Plant-based diets can lower all-cause mortality and lower the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease (Canada’s top killer) by up to 32%
- Improving your daily fiber intake... Most Canadians are only consuming about half of the recommended daily amount and almost 80% of Canadians aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables
- Reducing consumption of animal-based products means a reduction in your carbon footprint as well - animal agriculture emits GHGs, causes deforestation, results in biodiversity loss, and accounts for nearly 20% of freshwater use globally!
Vegan-Friendly Dining This Winter ❄️
For those in Toronto, Winterlicious is making it even easier to enjoy plant-based cuisine. The event runs from January 31st to February 15th, and this year, 38 restaurants are offering vegan options. Three fully veg restaurants—Hawker Bar, Avelo, and Bellona—are participating, providing an excellent opportunity to try gourmet vegan meals through their three-course prix fixe menus.
💰 Save this Veganuary with VegTO’s Deals for Do-Gooders
Our VegTO Deals for Do-Gooders program gets you 100+ discounts to vegan-friendly businesses like the ones featured in our Top 10 lists below. For just $39.97 a year, you save on delicious vegan eats, fashion-forward handbags, cozy winter coats, catering services, and so much more!
🥕 Vegan Meal Ideas
Not sure what to eat during Veganuary? Here are some delicious vegan meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner:
Top 10 Vegan Breakfast Ideas
- Harry Kirton’s Overnight Oats (from the Veganuary Celebrity Cookbook)
- Animal Liberation Kitchen Croissant Sandwich
- Kupfert & Kim Smoothie Bowl
- Aunty Em’s Deli Carrot Lox Bagel
- Tofu Scramble
- Avocado Toast
- Vegan Pancakes
- Breakfast Burrito
- Vegan Yogurt Parfait
- Chickpea Frittata Muffins
Top 10 Vegan Lunch Ideas
- Roasted Red Pepper Soup (from the Veganuary Celebrity Cookbook)
- Chickpea Fritters (from the Veganuary Celebrity Cookbook)
- Fresh Powerhouse Bowl
- Copper Branch Falafel Wrap
- Veggie Planet Kachori Burger
- Lentil Soup
- Spaghetti Marinara
- Jackfruit Tacos
- Grilled Veggie & Pesto Panini
- Quinoa Bean Salad
Top 10 Vegan Dinner Ideas
- Black Bean Chili (from the Veganuary Celebrity Cookbook)
- Sweet & Spicy Tofu (from the Veganuary Celebrity Cookbook)
- Tenon Vegan Sushi Rolls
- Community Resto’s Eggplant “Parm”
- Hawker’s Lion’s Mane Mushroom Steak
- Cauliflower Curry
- Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
- Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew
- Mushroom and Spinach Risotto
- Vegan Lasagna
Top 10 Vegan Snack Ideas
- ChocoSol Chocolate
- Cinnaholic Cinnamon Bun
- Bloomer’s Donut
- Nuttea Smoothies
- Sweets from the Earth Cheezecake
- Vegan Danish Bakery Pastries
- Granola Bars from Nature’s Emporium
- Kensington Natural Bakery Cookies
- Veggies with Hummus
- Tortilla Chips with Guacamole or Salsa
